London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Hammersmith 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]

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MEDICINAL BATHS Cleansing of Verminous Persons

School Children—Hammersmith
Scabies.........88
Verminous.........661
Other Conditions.........7
School Children—Non-Hammersmith
Scabies.........18
Verminous.........9
Children under Five Years—Hammersmith
Scabies.........30
Verminous.........76
Children under Five Years—Non-Hammersmith
Scabies.........7
Verminous.........2
Adults—Hammersmith
Scabies.........195
Verminous.........132
Other Conditions.........53
Adults—Non-Hammersmith
Scabies.........47
Verminous.........17
Other Conditions.........3
Lodging-Houses—Hammersmith
Scabies.........14
Verminous.........56
Other Conditions.........4
DISINFECTION
Hammersmith Non-Hammersmith
CasesCases
Mattresses...508149
Pillows...61897
Blankets...39199
Sheets...23791
Quilts...12929
Clothing...*1,267120
Sundries...*404101
Total3,140
* 17 Custom's Certificates issued in respect of 351 articles (309 Clothing, 42 Sundries) Rooms (including 1,047 verminous Rooms), 1,058